Here are some of the things he did:
* Telephone salesman: He worked as a telephone salesman for a pen company before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
* Musician: He played guitar in a band called "The Kids" before finding success as an actor.
* Various odd jobs: He also worked as a janitor and a gas station attendant, just trying to make ends meet.
It's important to note that Depp wasn't particularly successful in any of these jobs. He was primarily focused on his acting career and used these jobs as a means to survive while pursuing his passion.